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We Fell In Love With Michelle Obama's Inauguration Hair
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We Cannot Lose Sight of the Historic Milestones - Houston Forward Times
Martin Luther King Jr. Day feels complicated this year. We have new reasons to celebrate.… The post We Cannot Lose Sight of the Historic Milestones appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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North Texas Tegaru Community Calls for Humanitarian Intervention | Dallas Weekly
"What we saw on Wednesday night at the U.S. Capitol is basically what's happening every single day in the state of Tigray."
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Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar Is Returning for a Fifth Season on February 16 - Houston Forward Times
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Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond drop MyPillow after CEO's voter fraud claims
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell says Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s and Wayfair are dropping his products because he has pushed... View Article The post Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond drop MyPillow after CEO's voter fraud claims appeared first on TheGrio.
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After inauguration, Biden-Harris face two crises: COVID-19 and racism
With the hopes of brighter days ahead, we step into Inauguration Day with dark clouds looming. Those attending this historic event... View Article The post After inauguration, Biden-Harris face two crises: COVID-19 and racism appeared first on TheGrio.
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COVID-19 death toll spikes
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'He Talks Too Much': Bow Wow Reveals That He Dated Keyshia Cole and Blac Chyna, Will Talk About It on New Album
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Trump leaves White House, says ‘It’s been a great honour’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House on Marine One Wednesday for the last time as president, leaving behind a legacy of chaos and tumult and a nation bitterly divided. Four years after...
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Black people make up just 1% of university professors, a new report reveals - Voice Online
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The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County Exceeds 2020 Christmas Campaign Goal - Milwaukee Community Journal
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -  The total from The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County's 2020 Red Kettle Campaign is in. The goal for the 2020 campaign was to raise $3,150,000, and together with the generosity of the community, and two anonymous donors with combined gifts totaling over $1 million, a total of
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Trump gives farewell speech: 'We did what we came here to do'
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COVID-19: Free State not experiencing coffin shortage - Ntombela
The Free State Provincial Government has vowed to continue preparing for the possibility of a coffin and burial site shortage due to COVID-19 deaths.
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API Outlines Affordable and Accessible Energy in State of American Energy Report | Dallas Weekly
“A government that’s focused on recovery for all should reject policies that could drive up energy costs and hurt those who can least afford them,” Sommers said. “That is the case we’re making, and we are working with President Joe Biden and his administration. Our country has a lot of economic
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Four Things the Apple TV Plus Can Do Better Than Other Streaming Services. - ThyBlackMan.com
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UWI to forgo $1b in scholarship grants
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US soldier arrested in plot to blow up NYC 9/11 Memorial
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Republicans Consider Reparations (GOP). - ThyBlackMan.com
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Mayoral race will take place in a changed city - The Bay State Banner
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Nominations open for young people to join Commonwealth Youth Council
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SABC staffers turn to Ramaphosa to avoid retrenchments
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President Joe Biden To Issue 17 Executive Actions On First Day
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Trump follows tradition, leaves note for Biden
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